TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is an international technology group with three core businesses: aerospace defense and security. It develops produces and markets engines and equipment for air and space defense electronics and security solutions.
Position: Senior Project Engineer
Location: Irvine CA 92606
The Project Engineer is responsible for the following:
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Lead and guide engineering product development teams for new or improved products and/or processes
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Acts as project leader with technical responsibility for planning organizing and conducting complex technical projects or major phases of projects involving the design and development of new or improved products and/or processes.
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Lead engineering projects from inception to certification or qualification and production transfer to Manufacturing Engineering.
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Coordinate Engineering activities and or projects with other departments especially Program Management.
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This includes schedule(s) milestones and deliverables for Engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the overall technical coordination of the design & development of new or improved products and/or processes.
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Interface with the department managers to build the best team suitable for each project.
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Provide leadership and guidance for Engineering teams assigned to a specific project and or related activities.
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In conjunction with Program Management prepare project schedule budget control cost perform risk management and mitigation as well as product assurance activities.
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Ensure that Design to Manufacturing is taken into account during the early conception phases and provide feedback to the design team from the Manufacturing floor.
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Review customer specifications and determine compliance to requirements and/or note exceptions.
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Ensure overall technical compliance of the products to the customer specification and statement of work.
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Establish and track Verification and Validation activities assist in establishing test methods and test equipment design enable problem resolution and provide support.
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Act as project leader and represent the Company in front of the customers from a technical point of view.
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Review projectrelated documentation package(s) to insure its accuracy.
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Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve companys strategic and financial goals.
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Lead formal design reviews. Prepare and present technical information for Technical Interface Meetings (TIMs) Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) etc.
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Assist with certification or qualification activities.
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While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear.
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The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
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The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Required Competencies: Education / Experience:
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Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited institution
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Minimum 5 years of Engineering experience in an Automotive Aerospace or Medical Device new product development environment
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This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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The candidate should have had experience in leading complete engineering project level programs and have good people skills.
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The candidate should have knowledge of fundamentals of aerospace electrical or mechanical design and a wide range of knowledge in basic electrical or mechanical design.
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Full understanding of Mil specs processes & procedures.
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Project management experience including schedule technical risk and cost.
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Working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE) is preferred.
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Knowledge of ENOVIA or other Product Data Management (PDM) system for documentation control and workflow is desired.
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Experience with ANSYS or other FEA tool preferred
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Experience with DO160 and MILSTD810 preferred
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Must have the ability communicate technical information whether written or verbal to other functional departments throughout the organization.
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Includes creation and participation of group presentations.
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Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Project.
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Experience with DOORS management tool a plus
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.